Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Celebrate Diversity Dinner: Fundraising Event

Each fall, the Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion hosts the Celebrate Diversity
Awards Banquet to generate scholarship funds for deserving students, while also recognizing
those within the Texas Tech and Lubbock communities who exemplify Inclusive Excellence.
Additionally, the recipient(s) of the Senator Robert L. Duncan Community Champion
Award are recognized.

The 8th annual Celebrate Diversity Awards Banquet will be held on Monday, October 15th in the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center. Republican strategist and political analyst Ana Navarro will serve as this year's
keynote speaker.

Best known for her work on CNN and CNN en Español and a political commentator for
ABC News, Navarro is in touch with the current political climate and able to discuss
the latest hot-button issues, giving audiences an insider's view of upcoming elections
and a roadmap for where the country is headed. Respected on both sides of the aisle
for her straight shooting and candor, Navarro frequently sought out by the media,
appearing on shows like Meet the Press, Bill Maher's Real Time, Anderson Cooper 360
and The View.

Individual tickets for the banquet are for $75 and $100 (VIP) each. Tables of eight
are available $1,000 and $1,500 (VIP). VIP includes premium seating, admittance to the VIP Reception and photo with Ms.
Navarro. All table purchasers will receive recognition in the banquet's printed program
and through public announcement during the event. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. Sponsorship
information is available here.

To Purchase tickets or sponsor the 8th annual Celebrate Diversity Dinner Click on
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